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Chemicals & Petrochemicals.

Connect with industrial chemicals, petrochemicals and related raw materials for eligible trade requirements. Industrial and specialty chemicals, petrochemicals, solvents and fertilizers for eligible trade requirements.

  • Specification-led requests
  • Inspection & documents coordinated
  • Finance & logistics for eligible trades

What trades in chemicals & petrochemicals

Chemicals move with paperwork. A safety data sheet, a certificate of analysis and the correct dangerous-goods classification are part of the product, not an afterthought.

TP4 connects eligible chemical requirements with suppliers, and with forwarders who handle the packaging and classification the cargo needs.

Who buys

Manufacturers and processorsDistributorsAgricultural input companiesWater treatment operators
  • Manufacturing & processingBase chemicals for metals, paper, detergents and textiles.
  • AgricultureNitrogen, phosphate and potash fertilizers for crops.
  • Resins & coatingsMethanol, glycols and aromatics as intermediates.
  • Water treatmentCoagulants, pH control and disinfection chemicals.

Product groups

Every chemicals & petrochemicals requirement starts with the right group and the right specification. Open a product guide, or request any item directly.

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Specified to the buyer’s process requirement and test method.

Standards and parameters that decide the deal

Name these clearly and suppliers can quote like for like. Leave them out and every quote means something different.

How to write a buying requirement
AreaTypical standards or parametersWhy it matters
Safety data sheet (SDS)GHS formatHazards, handling and transport
Certificate of analysisPer batchMeasured purity and impurities
Transport classIMDG · IATACarrier acceptance and packing
MethanolIMPCA reference specificationWidely used purchase standard
FertilizersN-P-K content · granulometryAgronomic value and handling

How a chemicals & petrochemicals trade moves with TP4

  1. 01Specification & SDS

    Grade, purity and the SDS reviewed before any price is discussed.

  2. 02Compliance check

    Import permits, registration and dangerous-goods rules for the destination.

  3. 03Supplier match

    Producers and distributors matched on grade, packaging and capacity.

  4. 04Testing & documents

    Certificate of analysis per batch and independent testing where needed.

  5. 05Packed for transport

    Bags, drums, IBCs, ISO tanks or bulk, labelled for the transport class.

Quality checks, packing and shipping

  • Assay or purity
  • Specified impurities and water content
  • Appearance and form
  • Batch traceability
  • Correct labelling and UN numbering
  • Bags25 kg and jumbo bags
  • Drums & IBCsLiquids up to about 1,000 litres
  • ISO tanks & flexitanksBulk liquids in containers
  • Bulk vesselsFertilizers and large liquid parcels

Shipping modes

Containers (FCL)ISO tank containersChemical tankersBulk vessel

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Chemicals & Petrochemicals: questions buyers ask

Does TP4 handle hazardous chemicals?

Eligible requirements can be supported where suppliers, carriers and documents meet the transport and import rules. Restricted or controlled substances are declined.

What should I send with a chemical request?

The product name, CAS number if known, grade or purity, quantity, packaging and destination. An SDS from a previous supplier helps.

Can TP4 check import registration needs?

TP4 flags common requirements for the destination, but the importer remains responsible for registrations and permits.

Which packaging should I choose?

It depends on volume, product and handling at destination. Drums and IBCs suit smaller lots; ISO tanks and bulk suit regular large volumes.

Request chemicals & petrochemicals

Share the product, specification, quantity and destination. TP4 reviews every request.

Optional. Include country code.

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